RG7 1BQ is a sought-after residential area on Montgomery Drive, 0.6km from Spencer's Wood in Spencers Wood and Three Mile Cross. Administratively it sits within Shinfield South ward and the Wokingham constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in RG7, RG7 1BQ offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 61% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £375k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for RG7 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00084195 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MONTGOMERY DRIVE, RG7 1BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MONTGOMERY DRIVE, RG7 1BQ.
320
42
£ 72,000 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG7 1BQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
RG7 1BQ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £375k, 61% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG7 1BQ. The average age is 42.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 370,000
5 sales · Mean £ 376,900
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG7 1BQ has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Lambs Lane Primary School
Oakbank
Alder Grove Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Jacksons Service & Sales Ltd0.5 km
- Warings Master Bakers Ltd0.4 km
- One Stop0.5 km
- Spencerswood Stores0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Farriers Arms0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Donna's Catering Ltd0.9 km
- Miah's Restaurant0.4 km
- St Michael's Café0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Mortimer5.2 km
- Earley6.4 km
- Reading6.8 km
Bus Stops
- The Square0.2 km
- The Square0.2 km
- Grovelands Road0.2 km
- Grovelands Road0.3 km
- Appletree Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RG71BQ · Data under Open Government Licence